TENS pad placement for foot pain
What are the causes of foot pain?
Our feet are exposed to a great deal of stress every day. Incorrect strain on the numerous joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, often caused by inappropriate footwear, sooner or later leads to pain in the foot. Particularly in the area of the arch of the foot, a very large and incorrect load is often decisive for symptoms such as fallen arches, flat feet or splay feet. Foot pain can occur both under stress and at rest.
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
How a TENS machine can help you with foot pain
A TENS treatment on the foot can quickly help to relieve the troubled foot muscles. In acute and chronic pain, TENS causes an interruption of the pain-causing stimulus in the nerve tissue. It is also possible to release the body's own pain-reducing hormones, the endorphins. Tension in the foot muscles can be relieved and there is better blood circulation. TENS is also easy to perform in everyday life at home.
The correct use of TENS for foot pain
The set of pads for fingers and wrist also adheres very well to the toes. If you have pain on your heel or the sole of your foot, you can also use the pain spot patch and the pads 10 x 5 cm. Apply the TENS pads as shown in the picture to effectively combat your pain. You need a TENS machine with at least two channels for the application.
The advantages of TENS treatment
Please note
The current strength should be set so that it is felt as a pleasant tingling sensation. The duration of the application should be approx. 40 minutes in order to be able to achieve a lasting reduction in pain. It is also useful to change the programs every now and then.
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
The optimal TENS machine for your application - recommendation of the programs
For TENS EMS units from axion, we recommend the following programs for pain therapy.
TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
The programs P02 and P10 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
TENS Machine STIM-PRO T-400
The programs P02 and P10 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS Gerät STIM-PRO T-400
TENS Machine STIM-PRO COMFORT
The program P02 is generally used here.
To the device: TENS Machine STIM-PRO COMFORT
TENS in combination with heat therapy
You can enhance the effect of your TENS treatment for feet pain with heat therapy. Heat therapy promotes blood circulation and loosens the muscles. The use of heat is particularly suitable for muscular tension.
Moor heat pack: Due to the filling of natural moor, these heat pads can store the heat longer and release it more evenly than other heat pads, e.g. cherry pit pads.
Hot water bottle: The hot water bottle is a classic in heat therapy that stands out due to its easy application. You only have to fill in warm water. The hot water bottles are also available with a variety of different covers.
The TENS world of axion
We will gladly advise you
You still have questions about the correct application for foot pain? Our expert advisors are there for you!
What our customers say